Motorola 574808-001-c User Manual

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Safety and Regulatory Information •

Motorola SURFboard • User Guide

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Table of Contents

Safety and Regulatory Information

Introduction

In the Box ..........................................................................................................................................1

Contact Information ...........................................................................................................................1

System Requirements .......................................................................................................................2

Product Overview

Front Panel.........................................................................................................................................3

About Wi-Fi Protected Security Feature (WPS) ..........................................................................4

Rear Panel..........................................................................................................................................4

Installing the Modem

Connecting the SBG6580 ..................................................................................................................5

Wall Mounting the Modem .........................................................................................................6

Wall Mounting Template.............................................................................................................8

Connecting to the Internet

PROTECT YOUR NETWORK - CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS! .........................................9

Restoring the Default Username and Password.........................................................................9

Testing Your Internet Connection .............................................................................................10

Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP.........................................................................................10

Configuring TCP/IP for Windows Vista .....................................................................................10

Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 7 ...........................................................................................11

Renewing the IP Address in Windows XP, Vista, or 7..............................................................11

Status and Basic Settings

Performing a System Status Check ..........................................................................................12

Creating a Backup Copy of Your Modem Settings ...................................................................12

Restoring Your Modem Configuration Using a Backup Copy ...................................................12

Using the DHCP Server Feature ...............................................................................................13

Creating Wi-Fi Networks

Create a Primary Wireless Network..........................................................................................14

Create a Guest Wireless Network ............................................................................................15

Create a Wi-Fi Network Using the WPS Feature ......................................................................16

Setting the Parental Control Features

Enable Parental Controls ...........................................................................................................17

Create Policies to Block or Allow Content ................................................................................17

Create an Override Password ...................................................................................................18

Add Users to the Parental Controls ..........................................................................................18

Create a Time of Day Policy (ToD) Filter ...................................................................................18